beta 2 intall dies after entering product key

Hi!
I tried to install Vista Beta 2, but could not. I got as far as entering the Product Key (from the e-mail sent to me). When I hit next, I got the Microsoft "Windows Encountered A Problem And Needs To Close" message. I sent the error report to MS, but nothing! If I cannot get it installed, what good is it? Any thoughts on how to outwit the beast? Or is man no match for machine!

try reburning the ISO at a low speed, 2x recommended, also do a CRC check on the ISO to find out its integrity. Nero MD5 Verifier is a recommended choice. If setup still fails, its likely a bad download.
I use the one from Ahead Nero http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html
Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you downloaded:
x86 - File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x67E089E0 - MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773 x64 - File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x48697711 - MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04
Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are safe. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"tyrone" wrote in message

Hi!
I tried to install Vista Beta 2, but could not. I got as far as entering the Product Key (from the e-mail sent to me). When I hit next, I got the Microsoft "Windows Encountered A Problem And Needs To Close" message. I sent the error report to MS, but nothing! If I cannot get it installed, what good is it? Any thoughts on how to outwit the beast? Or is man no match for machine!

I am having this exact same issue as well although I don't get an error message when I click on the button, it just hangs.
One thing that was concerning me was that Nero v6 said that the ISO image needed fixing, something to do with the sectors not being correct. I couldn't see anything in the Microsoft download instructions to see what I should do about this so I don't know if it is related.
Marc
"tyrone" wrote:

Hi!
I tried to install Vista Beta 2, but could not. I got as far as entering the Product Key (from the e-mail sent to me). When I hit next, I got the Microsoft "Windows Encountered A Problem And Needs To Close" message. I sent the error report to MS, but nothing! If I cannot get it installed, what good is it? Any thoughts on how to outwit the beast? Or is man no match for machine!